Re: Seeking Witness to the FIRST_ USS Kitty Hawk... Race Riot in 1971 ....( Not the SECOND one in 1
Hi, My brother Don Weas was also serving on the Kitty Hawk from '67 to '71 . Perhaps you knew of him.He never mentioned a riot of any kind. It is interesting that one of my best friends is also named Jess White. He now lives in Florida. i just wanted to say thanks for serving it was a difficult time in history. I have great respect for all who have served and gave so much for the freedoms we have today. P.s. my brother passed away in 73. Take care and thanks.
Re: Seeking Witness to the FIRST_ USS Kitty Hawk... Race Riot in 1971 ....( Not the SECOND one in 1
Charles,
The deployment you are refering to Nov/Dec 1970 was my first cruise aboard the Kitty Hawk and I don't recall any riot. Not that my memory is perfect anymore :) Could you explain a bit more?
Re: Seeking Witness to the FIRST_ USS Kitty Hawk... Race Riot in 1971 ....( Not the SECOND one in 1
Hello,
I was a marine aboard the ship at that time, and we responded to a fight in and outside the chow hall. That is probably what they are calling a riot you heard about. I know of no other incident unless it was taken care of by the division it happened in. Semper Fi, Ray